Now is the time to start scouting for deals on school supplies. It’s true that your kids will likely have a list from their teacher for supplies, and you’ll be expected to stand in long lines in late August/early September.
CVS has some great buys now, and of course you can use these for building your ECB’s (Extra Care Bucks). These are rewards printed at the register for you to use on future purchases. Here are some specials:
Caliber or CVS memo book: 99 cents. ECB: 99 cents. Limit two.
Caliber or CVS no. 2 pencils, 24 ct. $1.99. ECB: 1.99. LImit two.
1 inch vinyl binder, $3. ECB: $3 Limit 2
Paper Mate Pens, 10 ct 99 cents. ECB: 99 cents. Limit 2
Caliber or CVS Filler Paper, 150 sheets, $2. ECB: $2 Limit 2
But wait. There’s more.
Walmart has unbelievable rollback prices on Crayola markers, colored pencils, crayons and other school supplies. They’re featuring 24 pack crayons for 25 cents, a two pack Elmer Glue Sticks for 25 cents, and a 70 sheet notebook for 15 cents. You cannot beat it.
Walgreens has Scotch tape on sale for .39 each. Use the $1 off 3 coupon from the 7/12 RP insert. Your final cost is 17 cents.
At Staples, if you buy any backpack you will get your full purchase price refunded in Staples Rewares. Staples has $1 and $2 deals. You can get Pilot erasable gel pens and mechanical pencils for $2. You can get Pentel pens, a 3 hole punch, mini legal pads, Expo dry erase markers, and a Staples 5 1/2 x 4 inch notebook for $1.00. Staples also has many items on sale which qualify for the Staples Easy rebate. Items that are FREE after rebate are Pentel Handy Lines assorted Highlighters; Staples slim line Pencil sharpener; Zebra Cadoozles Mechanical Pencils; and Zebra Sarasa Retractable Gel Pens.
Be sure to use competitor coupons at Staples. If you have a $10 off $50 purchase coupon from Office Depot, use this at Staples for additional savings!
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